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THE SUNDAY OREGOL.X, PORTLAND, AUGUST 14, 1921 ' L IS EDITOR OF LONDON TIMES WHO DISCUSSES NEWSPAPER MAKING IN ENGLAND. O. C. Lelter. northwest editor of the Portland Telegram. . The Blue Book is not only a .valu able desk reference, . but also con tains considerable historical and other matter of permanent value. B. B. Beekman, Portland. The Blue Book is a credit to the state as well as to its author. George A. Crane, Melrose. I acknowledge receipt of Oregon Blue Book for 1921-1922 and con gratulate you on the attractive man ner in which the matter is compiled. George A. Lawrence Jr., Portland. This will acknowledge with great pleasure- receipt of the Oregon Blue Book, 1921-1922, which is exceedingly comprehensive and without question far more so as compared with pre vious issues. B. V. Stone. Astroia. Oregon Blue Book, 1921-1922, re ceived. Find it a convenient and valuable reference. Chris Schmidt, Astoria. Permit me to thank you forn copy of the 1921-1922 edition of the Ore- Better Drug Stores? vm Drug Steed Says "Pothooks" Are Promoters of Accuracy. Distinguished Italian to Speak at Auditorium. Improved market conditions have made it possible to increase the quantity of many Household Drugs sold at a given price per package, or lower the price on given quantities. ERRORS ARE PENALIZED WAR RECORD IMPRESSIVE Bis English Dally loses 175,000 Readers livery Time Price Is Raised One Cent. America a Military Attache AVlio Was in Italy raring War Sings Praises of Famed Soldier. 10 OH EDITOR GENERAL BADOGLIO COMING WEDNESDAY T1D BOOSTER IB f ' IP llr V-vV;; ill Every time the London Times raises Its price a cent, it loses 35,000 subscribers or, as the Times figures it, there follows a loss of 175,000 readers. H. Wlckham Steed, editor of the Times and the right bower of Lord Northcllffe, departed from Port land yesterday afternoon for Cali fornia, but during the day, when not the guest at luncheon or viewing the city from the heights, he browsed through the newspaper plants of the city. Mr. Steed is an all-around news paper man, for in addition to writing editorials for "The Thunderer" he knows all the different departments, from circulation and the price of newsprint to what the reporters are doing in the press gallery in the house . of parliament. He gave a running fire of comment on the newspaper game, as he rambled through the various plants on a tour of inspec tion. The great need of newspapermen in America, declared Mr. Steed, is shorthand. The general public may be surprised at this statement, for the impression of the layman is that all newspaper reporters use the pothooks when making notes. The regular American newspaperman rarely uses shorthand and usually takes no notes, depending on memory. This is not the procedure In England. Shorthand Held Requlaite. "Shorthand should be used," in sisted Mr. Steed, "for no matter if a reporter's memory Is as accurate and faithful as a gramophone record, he may not quote a man just right. 1 used shorthand, writing a great many words a minute. All of the speeches in parliament are taken in shorthand and if some unimportant member is speaking the reporters are instructed to skeletonize. By using shorthand you have a faithful, ac curate record of the very words and there can be no dispute. Shorthand also saves the time of the person Interviewed and it saves the time of the reporter. When our editorial writers wish to know what a man has said, all they have to do is to call for a transcription of the steno graphic notes. "Accuracy is our watchword," con tinued Mr. Steed. "We do not tol erate a man making a mistake, or exercising his imagination or using personal bias. If a deliberate mis statement is made the man is re moved, and if an error is made unin tentionally we clip the writer's wings. We. have to be absolutely accurate or we will lose our public. A slight error may cost us 10,0-00 readers. "We endeavor to have our edi torials and our news equally prom inent. As for news, we frequently will hold back a news article two days in order to be certain that we are absolutely right tefore we print it." Accuracy Almost Fetich. This statement ojt the editor of the London Times gives a clear idea of what that publication is like, and l ow it is operated. American news papers insist on accuracy, but they uo not wait two days to check up on a story. And in America the av erage piece of news wouldn't be news after such a long wait, for some other paper would spring it in the meantime. During the war the circulation of the Times fluctuated like the mer cury In a thermometer, depending on the interest taken by the public. On occasion the circulation of the daily edition exceeded 600,000. It is now 1-0.000, and in the old days 65,000 was a big circulation. The price of the paper has much to do with the circulation. Mr. Steed said that each time the price was tilted a cent the circulation would drop 35.000. When the price went to 6 cents a copy terrific ravages were made in the circulation. It is estimated by the Times people that each copy is read by five persons. "Bible" la Panned Around. There came a period when paper supply was short and. the Times was refused to all except annual sub scribers and a notice was printed on the front page that the fortunate subscribers were requested to hand the paper around so that as many people as possible would have an opportunity to read this British bible. Naturally, Mr. Steed paid his tribute to the Columbia River high way. He said that it far eclipses the Rhine or the Hudson river. He has seen bits as good in Italy, Switz erland, Transylvania and other places in Europe, but only bits, whereas the Columbia River highway has all of these included in one compact ter . ritory. Mr. Steed was a guest at a lunch eon yesterday noon and left at 4 o'clock, for the south. PILOT LAW IS EXPLAINED Inwctrvity !Xot Grounds to Refuse Permit to Operate. SfcVlLSJM:. Or Aug. 13. (Special.) The Oregon state board of pilot com missioners has no authority to refuse to renew license on the ground that a pilot has not been active for more than a year. This was announced today by I. H. Van Winkle, attorney general. The fact that such a pilot has been inactive, the opinion said, can only be used as evidence of lack of quali fications through not keeping in touch with channel conditions and there fore being not actually qualified to perform his duties. The opinion was asked by the Ore gon state board of pilot commission ers. ADVANCE WORK IS BEGUN Pilgrim Legion to 'Hold Convention in Eugene In October. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove, Or., Aug. 13. (Special.) Har old S. Tuttle, professor of education of Pacific university and state presi dent of the Pilgrim Legion convention, which will be held in Eugene in Oc tober, is busily engaged in preparing for the sessions. Several prominent speakers are planned for the programme, Including Robert Fry Clark, president of Pa clfic university; H. L. Bates, dean of faculty of the school; H. S. Tuttle and Rev. E. Albert Cook, professor of re ligious education of the school. U I x V- ' v tuu t f tTrv y ' " t -t 1 V ir-' i i - -'v, Jill fir' xz:t IS P St ' - fi"r - ' -, " far1 jir-v;,. mto I mil v - 44'V y y I M II. TVICKIIAM NEW SCHOOL IS FOUNDED BUSINESS UNIVERSITY START ED IX IPOTilTXrAXI. Oregon Professor Is at Head of In stitution. Which Will Have Many Local Men. on Staff. The Western University of Com merce and Law has been established in Portland, with headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. The new Institution has for its object the scientific preparation and train ing of young men and women for business careers. Professor George A. Denfeld of the University (ft Oregon Ms been named president of the university. Pro fessor Denfeld l-a well known in the accounting and traffic professions, having had experience with the United States Steel corporation and several railway systems. Other officials of the organization include H. H. Keck, vice-president. who has been associated with the O.-W. R. & N. company and the South ern Pacific company for the past 17 years; E. C. Michelsen, treasurer. prominent in transportation circles; John J. Beckman, secretary, who i a leading attorney in Portland, and Phil R. Sessions, who is connected with the adjustment bureau and Port land Association of Credit Men. The new unwersity will have five distinct schools, each covering- a highly technical and professional three-year course, in charge of some of the most successful practical men I'rof cjwior George A. Denfield, president of nevTly-ortcanlmed WeMtera University of Com merce and Laiv, of the northwest. The various schools include a school of accountancy, a school of traffic and trade, a school of finance, a school of business ad ministration and a school of profes sional law. The faculty of the university is composed of the following: George A. Denfeld, Frank King, Vernon T. Motschenbacher, Ralph Mooree, Allys (Hopkins, H. Henry Keck, Phil R. Sessions, Robert F. Riseling, Ed C. Michelsen, William C. MeCulloch, G. R. Harper, F. W. Leeston-Smith and John J. Beckman. Arrangements have been made for the following men to serve as lec turers in Ehe various courses to be given at the university: Arthur Berridge, Walter D. Whitcomb, Ar thur O. Jones, William D. Skinner, It A. Hinshaw, Joseph N. Teal. Coe A. McKenna, Frank L. McGuire and Da vid M. Botsford. HARVEST NEARLY 'ENDED Threshing In Walla Walla District to Be Completed This Week. WALLA WALLA, Wash- Aug. 13. (Special.) Harvest throughout the Walla Walla valley Is rapidly being completed and another two weeks will see all but some crops in the remote mountain districts harvested. Owing to absence of weeds and the favor able weather, the work is being hur ried in a little more than half the usual time. Most of the farmers in the Waits- burg district will be through next week. Preacott district farmers ex pect to complete work within, ten STEED., days. On Eureka. Flat the harvest is nearly ended. The yield in most places la about 20 per cent higher than last year. Rains came the last of June in time to save the spring-sown grain, which otherwise, in many instances, would have been plowed under. All the fall grain came through in fine condition.. The county yield is estimated close to 6,000,000 bushels. More than a quarter of the grain has been, sold at approximately 91, the price having held steady since the harvesting be gan. STOCKS SUBJECT TO TAX Assessments Affecting Indian Res ervations' Explained. SALEM. Or., Aug. 13. (Special.) The state of Oregon has power to cssees and collect taxes on a stock of merchandise owned and kept by a trader doing business on an Indian reservation, according to I. H. "Van Winkle, attorney-general. The opin ion was asked by Bert C. Boylan, dis trict attorney of Jefferson county. The attorney-general also held that in case a school district is formed on an Indian reservation the county school superintendent in computing the apportionment due the district should compute it on the basis of all children whose parents are white per sons or citizen Indians, excluding all non-citizen Indians. REPAIRS . WILL BE MADE State Building at 3ineral Springs to Undergo Improvements. ALBANY, Or., Aug. 13. (Special.) The state building at the mineral springs at Sodaville will be repaired extensively this summer, for the first time Bince it was erected 20 years ago. An appropriation made by the legisla ture at its 'last session for the im provement of the buildings and ad orning grounds will be used in put ting a new roof on the building, in painting the structure and in. making otner repairs. The trustees are: A. H. Parrish of Sodaville, M. D. Shanks of Lebanon, an Willard L. Marks of Albany. MEW AUTOS SENT WEST Charles C Fagan Company to Sell AVIIls-St. Claire Machines. The Charles C. Fagan company of Portland has been appointed repre sentative in this district for the new Wills-St. Claire automobile, accord ing to a telegram received by the company yesterday from Mr. Fagan who is in the east. The telegram said' the first shipment of these auto mobiles is now en route and will ar rive August 28. rne Jfortiana concern will cover Oregon, and the southern part of Washington for the new machine. Salmon Catch Drops Off. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 13. (Special.) The catch of salmon which during the past two or three days was the best of the season, dropped off materially last night. This was principally in the district close- to the mouth of the river, where the hauls last night were small. The fish taken during the spurt were as a rule well developed and are apparently heading up stream t a rapid rate on their way to the natural spawning grounds. Medals to Be Exhibited. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvallis. Aug. 13. (Special.) Gold silver and bronze medals from 1898 to 1915 awarded to the college by various world's expositions, have been in the office of W. A. Jen-s-en, executive secretary, for several years and remain unclaimed by any department or school. They will be put on display in the reference room of the college library this falL County Garage Earns Profit. WALLA WALLA, Wash, Aug. 13. (Special.) The county is making money with its newly opened county garage, operations for the month showing $1157 profits. The purpose in establishing the garage was to save on repair bills and make suffi cient margin to break even and the departments are charged a small margin above cost. Auto Thief Sentenced. WALLA WALLA, Wash., Aug. 13. -(Special.) Taking of automobiles for Joy rides has passed the joke stage in Walla Walla. Ancyl Middle ton, who recently "borrowed" an automobile, was taken today to Mon roe to serve six months to 15 years. Several others are awaiting trial on similar charges. j Much of the credit for the great victories of the Italian army "which resulted in the entire defeat of the Austrian forces on the Italian front in the recent war is given by C. A. Robertson of Portland " to General Pietro Badoglio, chief of staff of the Italian army, who will be In Portland Wednesda'y and Thursday. Mr. Robertson was assistant mili tary attache in Italy during the days preceding the final defeat of the Aus trians and he had a chance to see at close hand' the work of General Ba doglio. "There are men who unconsciously live their lives as though it were pre scribed that their every act should be a precept and an encouragement to all others and who never concede to themselves a moment's rest, nor the least cessation of fervor," said Mr. Robertson in speaking of the famous Italian general and patriot. "One of these rare men is Pietro Badoglio, chief of staff of that val iant Italian army which sent stagger ing to complete defeat the great Aus trian army of 75 divisions after a 12 day battle which endedi in the armis tice on the Italian front November 4, 1918. Features Denote Power. "A soldier whose face reflects force and assurance, tempered with the usual courtesy of the Italian, he gives one the impression of a power that nothing can daunt or disturb, and he imparts at once a fewing of absolute confidence in his leadership. Those who were near Badoglio iru those" se rious and fateful days before the great Italian victory felt they were near a thoughtful force that nothing could stop, that was susceptible neither to excitement nor depression, a man well worthy of bearing the great responsibility this momenitous occasion imposed upon hi.m." Mr. Robertson referred to the re treat at Caporetto in. the fall of 1917, when, as a result of German i-ntrigue, seven army divisions were permitted to pass- 'through the Italian center without fighting. Then he told how the Italians rallied behind the Piave with the Venetian plain- below them, the capture of which probably would have meant Italy's death knelL" It was at this moment that Gen eral Diaz was cailled to take the lead ership of the Italian armies, and with mm as chief of staff wa General Badoglio, who had so brilliantly' di- tiniguisnea himself at the battle of Gorxia." Two General In Accord. "In absolute accord, these men labored against terrible odds to re organize the Italian army, which seemed to be utterly beaten. It re covered Itself and resumed- the fight, as If by a miracle. 'Not only the Italian army, but the entire nation, then entered upon and passed through a period of suffering and privation, of fortitude and of deep unshakable faith and determin ation with few parallels in history. The Italians had lost at Caporetto nearly all their artillery and ammu nition. Their transportation, was de stroyed, their morale seriously broken and most depressing stories of treach ery and disloyalty were being spread broadcast by their enemies. But this army almost literally bare-handed. fighting knee-deep in snow and mud, stopped and held the Austro-German army, flushed with victory, and with 11 the strategic points in its con trol." Mr. Robertson told how the Ital ian army was re-equipped by the spring of 1918 and how. when the German-Austrian drive did come they were ready tor it and- .stopped it in its tracks, taking 46.000 prisoners. Then he told of the decision of the Italians to attack in the face of the heavy odds against them. 450,000 Prlaonfra Taken. "We Americans who were there and who knew the conditions were amazed at the boldness of the plan," he said. "After 12 days of. fighting, the Italians had taken more than 450,000 prisoners, 7S.O00 horses, 6000 cannon, 3000 railway cars, 100 loco motives, enormous deposltsof muni tions and food, aviation fields and aeroplane material and other booty beyond calculation." General Badoglio will arrive in Portland Wednesday morning. He will speak at the auditorium Wednes day night to the Italians of Portland. On Thursday noon he will be the honor guest at a luncheon given by the Chamber of Commerce. Brigadier-General TJ. G. McAlexander, who will be in Portland Thursday, will be feted at the same luncheon. STATE BLUE BOOK LAUDED OFFICIALS TESTIFY TO VALUE OF PCBLICATIOX. Requests for Issue Received From . Practically All Sections of Pacific Xorthwest. SALEM, Or, Aug. 13.--(Special.) Many letters, profuse in their praise of the 1921-1922 Oregon Blue Book are being received daily at the of fices of the secretary of state. The book was compiled by Sam A. Kozer, secretary of state, and John Cochran. chief deputy. Mr. Kozer and his assistants are now completing distribution of the first 7500 copies of an edition of 25,- 000. In these expressions of apprecia tion, educators and students, busi ness and professional men, federal state, county and municipal officials have joined in testifying to the value of the publication and its worth as a convenient reference for reliable In formation regarding the state and its various activities. "The Blue Book certainly contains much valuable information and is a credit to you and the state of Ore gn, wrote Milton A. Miller, col lector of internal revenue. "I want to assure you that it is a valuable addition to one's library and is a book that ought to be in every home in the state. Excerpts from other letters re ceived - by Mr. Kozer today follow It would be a very difficult task to edit a newspaper in Oregon with out a copy of the Blue Book close by. i k- s i V ! 5 I ! ''" ' : t i - li I ! General Pietro UadoipHo. Ital ian patriot and chief of staff of the Italian army, who will visit in Portland this -week. gon Blue Book and to exercise my warm appreciation of the excellent work in compiling this edition. No other state publication contains as much valuable information and his tori-cal data as this one, and if every citizen could be required to familiar ze himself with its content-s he could be considered fairly well educated on the history and affairs of his state. Oscar Hayter. Dallas. We are very glad to have the Blue Book, as we use it as a standard book of reference in the office con tinually. Millie R. Trumbull, secre tary industrial welfare commission. Copies of the Oregon Blue Book have been- received. It is gratifying o have such useful information on our own state to place In the hands of our students. Sister Mary Olivia, St. Mary's academy and college. I have always found this publica tion (Blue Book) a very valuable one for reference purposes, and it seems contain more data than ever this year. Harry E. Laughlin, chief of field division, department of the in terior. I find the Blue Book full of inter esting information. Howard Evafts Weed, Beaverton. I am inreceipt of the Oregon Blue Book for 1921 and 1922. containing a great amount of useful information. which will be invaluable to this of fice for reference, as we are fre- qently asked to furnish all manner of information such as is contained in thi-s book. J. M. Jones, postmaster, Portland. I thank you heartily for copy of the 1921-1922 Oregon Blue Book. In my work I find it almost indispensable. Lillian Watts, school superintendent, Jefferson county. The Blue Book Is complete and re flects great credit on your ofice. Circuit Judge J. W. Hamilton. Rose- burg. I should regret very much to see the Blue Book discontinued and hope that the legislature will continue to provide ample funds for it-s periodic reappearance. Willard H. Wirtz, dis trict attorney. Crook county. REEDSPOHT TURNS TIDE tmPQUA DISTRICT OUTSIDE VOTES FOR, POKT.RECALL. Commissioners Brown and Butler Win Fig-he for Progress With Backing of City. GARDINER, Or., Aug. 13. (Spe cial.) Latest returns from the special recall election in the Port of TJmpqua disitrict, yesterday, show the. largest vote' ever cast in any contest affect ing the board of port commissioners. . The recall of J. L. Brown and Jo seph SR. Butler, commissioner, was signally defeated by the Reedisport vote. In every precinct outside, the recall carried by a big majority. The results were as follows: Against the recail Reedcport 827, Gar diner 43, iilkton 5, Scottburg 10. Ash 2; total 592. For the recall Reedsport 27, Gardiner 113, Klkton 170, Scottburg 47. Ash 28 total 385. Majority against the recall, 207. During the hours of the election Sheriff Streamer was active through out the district to guard against pos sible clashes, owing to the intense factional bitterness. There was no trouble, however, until after the po-lls were closed. Then there was one dis turbance. At Reedsport some Gardi ner champions of the recall were epr-ed by Reed-sport voters who op Ideal-Areola. Hot Water Heating for all homes. It is the last word in heat ing. Installation costs no more than furnace heat. Phone or write for information. CENTRAL PLUMBING & SUPPLY COMPANY 352 '2 Glisan St. Phone Broadway 4994 Cascara Barkis a HomeProdud: The Pacific Coast is a realm of unique industries. Notable amongst them is the gathering and curing of Cascara Bark which is found in limited areas in California, Oregon and Washington. That, which you buy in an Owl Drug Store is the best quality nothing but large seleded, hand-picked pieces. It is aged for two years in order to condition it prop erly for use as a laxative. It is put up in air-tight containers ioc and 25c All Owl Household Drugs are prepared with the same relative care. Boric Acid (Powdered)........,... 8 oz. 25c Powdered Alum 12 oz. 25c Comp.' Licorice Powder 4 oz. 25c Cream of Tartar 4 oz. 25c Flaxseed (ground or whole) 12 oz. 25c Henna Leaves 2 oz. 25c Insect Powder 2 oz. 25c Moth Wax 8 oz. 25c Ground Mustard 4 oz. 25c Epsom Salts 1 lb. 25c Rochelle Salts 3 oz. 25c Salts Tartar XVi oz. 25c Senna Leaves 3 oz. 25c Castor Oil 4 oz. 25c Oil of Cedar 1 oz. 25c Tod co Aromatic Cascara Laxative A prep-. aration that is based on debitterized fluid ex tract of cascara. Made still more palatable by the use of aromatics. Two sizes, 6 and 16 ounce. 50c and ?1.00 respectively. ijrj J- A. SCOTT, Manager. 5 Jvf Broadway and "V ni hi mirt on St ft. Marshall SOOO. JvA. Mail Orders Receive Sprelal Attention. ' .v i(iiiii Special Demonstration T ZENITH Hair Brushes at Owl Drug Co. Bring or mail coupon and receive I credit for lUc on cleansing cream and skin tood. i Patronize Oregon Products. l posed the recall. Afterwards the citi zens of Reedsport participated in a big celebration of the victory, which lasted until this morning. Th defeated recall candidates, rep resenting the conservative faction of the district, were J. L. Christie and John Henderer. Drake's (Body Recovered, SALEM, Or., Aug. 13. (Special.) The body of Russell Drake, who was drowned in the Willamette river near Newberg Sunday, was recovered last niKht, according to information re- The Two Most Important Spots in a Home Proper plumbing in the bathroom and kitchen is the most important thing to consider in planning your home. Itnot only adds to your convenience and enjoyment but is absolutely essential to your good health. We will gladly give you the benefit of our experience of 18 years and will demonstrate that our method will save you money. 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The fluid ex tract is debitterized by a calcined magnesia process. The taste is not objectionable. Put up in 15c, 25c and 45c bottles. ceived here. Drake wae 26 years old and had been employed in the Ray hop yards. Coroner Rigdon said an inquest would not be necessary. WOMEN'S JOBS COVETED Disclarge of City Employes Asked to Care for War Veterans. TACOMA, . Wash., Aug. 13. (Spe cial.) Exclusion of married women from city positions in order that ex service men who are unemployed may r Quaker Pipeless Furnaces Name Address I have their jobs is asked in a commu nication to the city council filed by Major K. M. Brown camp of the United Spanish War Veterans. The letter declares that in city gov ernment service there are many wom en who have husbands also on the city payroll, or engaged in other busi ness. 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